Counsellor | Ilona King Counselling

About Me

My clients are central to my work and my practice was born from the desire to help people feel fulfilled, empowered and happy in their lives.

I am a highly experienced counsellor providing short and long term therapy. Whether you are in the midst of experiencing indefinable feelings of dissatisfaction or seeing to focus on a specific issue, I provide a safe and confidential setting in which thoughts and feelings can be discussed – free from judgement and prejudice.

I work with adults only – dealing with issues ranging from :

Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Depression and Post Natal Depression
Addictions
Self Harm
Infertility
Bullying
Trauma

Abuse
Bereavement and Loss
Relationship and Family Issues
Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Couples Counselling
Pregnancy Loss
Abortion

Training, Qualifications and Experience

I gained my Diploma in Person-Centered Counselling from the Metonoia Institute in London and I have several years of counselling experience. I have worked for numerous organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. These include women’s centres, youth services, the British National Health Service (NHS), Relate Couples Counselling Services and for drug and alcohol prevention services.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold professional liability insurance for my work.

In addition to the above I have certifications in:

Working with suicidal clients
Certificate in the study of the couple relationship

Mental Health Act and Medication

Work With Me

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. (Carl R. Rogers)

My Approach

My core approach to counselling is Person-Centered. This kind of counselling places great emphasis on providing a safe, empathetic, non-judgemental space for clients to discuss whatever is troubling them. As a counsellor I am there to support you and respect your views. My role is to help you find your own insights and understanding.

At our first session, you will get an idea of how I work. After that, you can decide whether you want to return for further sessions. We would meet once a week for a 60 minute session.

Fees

I work with both individuals and couples. My fees are £50 for individual counselling and £70 for couples counselling. Fees are on a per session basis with individual sessions being 60 minutes and couples 80 minutes long.

Payment is required after each session via bank transfer. I am available at various times Monday to Saturday, so please ask what suits you best and we can take it from there.

I ask for a 24hr cancellation period or my full fee is payable. No fee is payable where I cancel for any reason.

I have a small number of concessionary places, so please so ask if the full fee would mean you can’t work with me.

COVID-19 Policy

The government has not provided any guidance specific to counselling, but I abide by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s guidance on keeping workers and clients safe in close contact services.

Face to face counselling

The aim of my policy is to limit onward transmission of the virus, while also offering the benefit of face to face therapy.

In the comfort of my counselling room there’s more than the guideline 2 metres apart. Before your arrival I will clean the door handles and the surfaces on your chair. You don’t need to wear PPE, such as a mask or gloves while in a room with me. If you’re unwell prior to our appointment, please let me know, so we either arrange for an online session or rearrange for a later date.

Please, let me know if you have suspected COVID-19, you’ve had a positive test or have been asked to self-isolate. I will let you know if I have suspected COVID-19, a positive test or been asked to self isolate. Payment needs to be made by bank transfer at the end of our meeting

Online

Therapy can be just as effective when delivered online. I have been working online for over 5 years. This way of conducting therapy is becoming more and more popular, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is delivered via a mutually agreed third party provider such as Zoom or WhatsApp etc. In case of a technological failure I will offer a voice call. Payment needs to be made by bank transfer at the end of our session.

Walk and Talk Therapy

This type of therapy is in an open space within Reigate in a wooded area. We can also sit and talk on a bench or on a grass. The area I’ve chosen allows us to walk side by side whilst keeping a 2 metre distance.

I’m happy to be outside in all weather for as long as it’s safe for both of us.

Payment needs to be made by bank transfer after our session.

Testimonials

Andrea

Dear Ilona, thank you so much for all you have done for me. Thank you for encouraging me, accepting me as I am. I will remember you always.

Iain

I am really pleased I chose you. I have been held by you like never before. Thank you for the friendly nudge in the right direction.

Calen

I felt scared sometimes. Your presence made it OK. Thank you.

Emily

You’ve always been authentic and true to me. I never had to fill a silence for the sake of filling it. I really appreciate this as someone who has sometimes felt criticised for being quiet.

Braith & Liz

Greatly appreciate the help you’ve given my partner and I. We’re working hard to mend our relationship and make the necessary changes.

Chantelle

Ilona, thank you so much for all the help you have given our son, it really has made all the difference and he’s in such a better place in his life.

Contact Me

I offer a 15 minute initial telephone consultation giving you a chance to ask questions.

I work in central Reigate, Surrey (free parking is available). I’ll send you details once we have arranged to meet.